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a romney-ben administration? most presidential prognosticators say it's unlikely at this point but not totally out of the realm of possibility. >> new york mayor and john's hopkins university graduate michael bloomberg was in baltimore last night rally for the civil marriage protection act. michael bloomberg stood along with mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and governor o'malley in support of the question 6 on the november ballot. kai reed has that story. >> we are a few days away from making history in maryland and until every vote is cast we have to do everything we can to make sure we are successful. >> and that includes an endorsement from new york city mayor michael bloomberg who made the trip to baltimore friday to stand along mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and governor martin o'malley in support of question 6 on the ballot. >> i think all of us believe that welcoming committed gay couples to the rights and responsibilities of marriage is the right thing to do. >> with great gratitude, mayor bloomberg, we tha
a romney-ben administration? most presidential prognosticators say it's unlikely at this point but not totally out of the realm of possibility. >> new york mayor and john's hopkins university graduate michael bloomberg was in baltimore last night rally for the civil marriage protection act. michael bloomberg stood along with mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and governor o'malley in support of the question 6 on the november ballot. kai reed has that story. >> we are a few days away...
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governor romney and paul ryan were forced to cancel events in virginia and turn their attention to ohio, the state that's looking more and more like a clincher. lady liberty is celebrating a birthday today, her 126th. >> and officials hope sandy will not crash her reopening party, after being closed for renovations since 2011. ♪ ♪ we were skipping stones ♪ and letting go ♪ over the river and down the road ♪ [ female announcer ] at nature valley, we know nature comes together in amazing ways. that's why we bring together natural ingredients, like dark chocolate with toasted oats, or sweet golden honey. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients, from nature valley. ♪ ♪ i was thinking that i hope this never ends ♪ [ female announcer ] nature valley granola bars, nature at its most delicious. and this is maryland. teacher: this is west virginia, pennsylvania, delaware. every year marylanders spend five hundred and fifty million gaming at casinos in these other states. question seven will build a new casino and bring table games to baltimore... generating hundred
governor romney and paul ryan were forced to cancel events in virginia and turn their attention to ohio, the state that's looking more and more like a clincher. lady liberty is celebrating a birthday today, her 126th. >> and officials hope sandy will not crash her reopening party, after being closed for renovations since 2011. ♪ ♪ we were skipping stones ♪ and letting go ♪ over the river and down the road ♪ [ female announcer ] at nature valley, we know nature comes together in...
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. >> president obama and governor romney also disagreed on the size and the budget of the military. >> our navy is smaller now than anytime since 1917. the navy said they needed 313 ships to carry out their mission. >> we also have fewer horses and bayonets because the nature of our military has changed. we have aircraft carriers, where planes land on them. >> on china. >> china can be our partner. but that doesn't mean they can roll all over us and steal our jobs on an unfair basis. >> governor romney is right. you are familiar with jobs being shipped overseas because you invested in companies that shipped jobs overseas. we can start rebuilding america. that is what my plan does. making sure that we're bringing manufacturing back to our shores. so that we're creating jobs here. >> the president's path means 20 million people out of work. i will get people back to work with 12 million new jobs. >> now it is a sprint to the finish line. the focus is to lock down votes in those states still up for grabs. >> we're down to the wire. >> the candidates are back on the campaign trail today a
. >> president obama and governor romney also disagreed on the size and the budget of the military. >> our navy is smaller now than anytime since 1917. the navy said they needed 313 ships to carry out their mission. >> we also have fewer horses and bayonets because the nature of our military has changed. we have aircraft carriers, where planes land on them. >> on china. >> china can be our partner. but that doesn't mean they can roll all over us and steal our jobs...
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mitt romney says while the disagrees, mitt romney still stands by his endorsement. the democrats jumped on this. saying the issues the gop nominees extremism towards women's health. this is having repercussions not just in indiana but here in d.c. >> hallie jackson live in washington. >> if you are planning on voting absentee, ticket was a better ballot, it may be missing an important page. the state board of election confirms more than one dozen ballots from a prince tour this are montgomery counties missing pages. voters affected should call 18002228683 request a new ballot. and remember, early voting get under way in maryland this weekend, registered voters can cast their ballot saturday october 27 through next thursday november 1. the polls will open from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., sundays noon until 6:00 p.m.. identified the location of the early voting centers by using our new smartphone app. we have a voters guide and a review of the seven referendum questions before you head to the polls. can get information on our website wbaltv.com, on politics. >>, 6:09.
mitt romney says while the disagrees, mitt romney still stands by his endorsement. the democrats jumped on this. saying the issues the gop nominees extremism towards women's health. this is having repercussions not just in indiana but here in d.c. >> hallie jackson live in washington. >> if you are planning on voting absentee, ticket was a better ballot, it may be missing an important page. the state board of election confirms more than one dozen ballots from a prince tour this are...
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. >> other pro-romney. >> the national debt plan. >> but mitt romney have a bottle when it comes to voters under 30. two-thirds of them voted for president obama and 2008. a harford poll showing less enthusiasm among the younger plan. >> the youth vote will not come out as much as it did in 2008. but he needs to he needsout. >> like he did before the midterm elections, president obama is headed to.com mtv hopes of reaching young people -- he is headed to mtv. mitt romney has been invited to speak also does he get his own get out to vote efforts. >> both early, but often. >> that is the message you will probably hear from mitt romney as he hits iowa and ohio today. as for the president, other than the mtv appearance, he is working at the white house. >> thank you. >> three people dead after a car and tractor-trailer collided in howard county. investigators say the car was headed north on rte. 1 near mitt-o bridge road. that is when -- on metazoa bridge road. >> law enforcement officers are operation solo forng saving our young ones. this weekend, officers will hit the roads are resting impa
. >> other pro-romney. >> the national debt plan. >> but mitt romney have a bottle when it comes to voters under 30. two-thirds of them voted for president obama and 2008. a harford poll showing less enthusiasm among the younger plan. >> the youth vote will not come out as much as it did in 2008. but he needs to he needsout. >> like he did before the midterm elections, president obama is headed to.com mtv hopes of reaching young people -- he is headed to mtv. mitt...
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romney and ryan kicked off the blitz in nevada. the president is headed the six states over the next two days while romney hits colorado, nevada, iowa, and ohio. >> spending millions against question 7. and that upsets me. you don't want to upset jonathan ogdon. >>no, you don't. >> the pair came up in support of expanded gambling. if passed, it would add live table games to maryland's casinos. it would create another 500 jobs and bring in additional revenue from table games. members of baltimore's clergy rallied against expanded gambling. >> we have to stop this silly logic that says we can find our virtues by expanding our vices. >> of the clergy coalition is joined by state delegates. they say that it will create jobs, boost economic development, and increase education funding. this election, you cannot stay more connected than ever before using new election 2012 smart phone applications. find early voting centers in a preview the ballot question. baltimore's main tourist attraction is being sold once again. the location had been
romney and ryan kicked off the blitz in nevada. the president is headed the six states over the next two days while romney hits colorado, nevada, iowa, and ohio. >> spending millions against question 7. and that upsets me. you don't want to upset jonathan ogdon. >>no, you don't. >> the pair came up in support of expanded gambling. if passed, it would add live table games to maryland's casinos. it would create another 500 jobs and bring in additional revenue from table games....
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mitt romney was in we know -- in reno. >> thuis race is ro -- this race is too close to call. coming out of the debates, it is a toss up for either candidate. >> new polls from several key battleground states, including virginia and ohio, show the race been a virtual tie. donald trump's bombshell turned out to be another event to get the president to release his college records and passport document. donald trump would write a check. -- when the documents are released. his deadline is october 31. this is the second time he's asked the president to publicize this kind of inflation. last year he was seen as the leader of the birther movement and the question where the president was born. >> what has happened to a missing page from some absentee ballots? the maryland board of elections confirm today that more than a dozen absentee ballots from prince george's and montgomery counties are missing the second page. that page includes the referendum questions 4-37 -- 4 through 7. boaters to call 800-222-8683 to request a new ballot. a combined $56 million and counting. the majority of
mitt romney was in we know -- in reno. >> thuis race is ro -- this race is too close to call. coming out of the debates, it is a toss up for either candidate. >> new polls from several key battleground states, including virginia and ohio, show the race been a virtual tie. donald trump's bombshell turned out to be another event to get the president to release his college records and passport document. donald trump would write a check. -- when the documents are released. his deadline...
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mitt romney join markell rupiah -- joined marco rubio tpday. oday. the obama teams as president obama is ready to stand a case of disaster because of hurricane sandy. >> download our new election mobile app to see a picture of your nearest polling place in keep up to the minute with the campaigns. search and download election 2012 on a smartphone where tablet. >> sandy is causing news already before she is technically affecting us. >> a huge storm. winds running about 500 miles out to the center of the storm. monday looks like the target date. i will talk about that coming up. thank you, mr. speaker, uh, members of congress. in celebration of over 75 years of our government employees insurance company, or geico...as most of you know it. ...i propose savings for everyone! i'm talking hundreds here... and furthermore.. newcaster: breaking news. the gecko is demanding free pudding. and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! ah, that was good. too bad nobody could hear me. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent
mitt romney join markell rupiah -- joined marco rubio tpday. oday. the obama teams as president obama is ready to stand a case of disaster because of hurricane sandy. >> download our new election mobile app to see a picture of your nearest polling place in keep up to the minute with the campaigns. search and download election 2012 on a smartphone where tablet. >> sandy is causing news already before she is technically affecting us. >> a huge storm. winds running about 500...
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romney. >> it is difficult to imagine people who have not made up their mind. >> i just want the economy to go up and up. >> vice-president biden. >> america is coming back. 5.2 million jobs. >> paul ryan was in colorado. >> all i am saying is help us. >> this coupled cast early ballots for romney-ryan today in ohio. cook's first time around i voted for obama, because i thought change was needed. i still think change is needed. >> for those who still think another side by side look is needed, there is tonight's debate. >> with both the national league baseball playoff and monday night football on at the same time as the debate, steve handelsman, wbal-tv 11 news. >> here in maryland, early voting gets under way this weekend. marylanders are filling a seat in congress, choosing to u.s. senators, and voting for seven crucial issues on the ballot. sheldon dutes is live at the board of elections downtown. >> through next thursday, november 1, people will be able to vote early in this election. a good voter is a prepared one. officials are urging everyone to read up on the candidates and all t
romney. >> it is difficult to imagine people who have not made up their mind. >> i just want the economy to go up and up. >> vice-president biden. >> america is coming back. 5.2 million jobs. >> paul ryan was in colorado. >> all i am saying is help us. >> this coupled cast early ballots for romney-ryan today in ohio. cook's first time around i voted for obama, because i thought change was needed. i still think change is needed. >> for those who...
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mitt romney when the key swing state, nevada. the battleground map still seems to favor obama. they could lose in this day, when ohio, and still win the election. >> wincome to maryland in november, there are a number of important issues on the ballot. some local clergy have been taking a firm stance on several of the referendums. gary sims continues our team coverage with a look at how that will impact election. >> just like other voters, they have various viewpoints. it is the rallying cry of politicians, ministers opposed to expanded gambling in maryland seeking to beat creston 7 on election day. >> we have to stop this silly logic that says we can -- >> for many, it is a moral issue. >> our children don't need a bet, they need an investment. >> the clergy are also taking a stand on the dream act and they are deeply divided on another ballot referendum, marriage equality. >> i am sure that we can work out something where we don't have to redefine marriage for everybody. >> ministers, rabbis, and other religious leaders who have played roles in shaping public policy are takin
mitt romney when the key swing state, nevada. the battleground map still seems to favor obama. they could lose in this day, when ohio, and still win the election. >> wincome to maryland in november, there are a number of important issues on the ballot. some local clergy have been taking a firm stance on several of the referendums. gary sims continues our team coverage with a look at how that will impact election. >> just like other voters, they have various viewpoints. it is the...
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the pace will stay in tents with governor romney in iowa. the president is on the tonight show. then an air force red eye -- air force one ride to florida for a swing state push. >> this election may be more connected than ever before. using our new mobile app, you can watch a video about the social the impact on the debate and preview the ballot questions. just download it on your smart phone. >> it all started with reports of shots fired and city police are investigating a shooting that involved one of the run. >> detectives are still trying to piece together what happened last like that at one man and a hospital. >> from a sawmill in peanut butter to wisteria and tainted cantaloupes, even with more safety laws, food borne illnesses are on the rise. >> patients are getting help ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] combine the pnc cashbuilder visa credit card with a qualifying pnc performance select checking account and earn 75% more than cards earning 1% cash back on almost everything. >> we are working to learn more about a police-involved shooting near the race course. officers he
the pace will stay in tents with governor romney in iowa. the president is on the tonight show. then an air force red eye -- air force one ride to florida for a swing state push. >> this election may be more connected than ever before. using our new mobile app, you can watch a video about the social the impact on the debate and preview the ballot questions. just download it on your smart phone. >> it all started with reports of shots fired and city police are investigating a...
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mitt romney focused on the states he hopes to win. the wrap up, coming up next. >> hurricane sandy already >> hurricane sandy already producing it's heavy lifting. you start with a democratic senator named ben. by getting bwi-marshall funding for new runways, he's helping us serve 21 million passengers a year, which helps keep 100,000 jobs that depend on the airport, and that means more cargo for more businesses and more skycaps unloading more taxis... welcome to bwi. ...carrying families with more luggage. thanks. it's like he's out here with us. he's my friend, ben. i hope he's your friend, too. i'm ben cardin, and i approve this message. >> the campaign frenzy continues. mitt romney campaigned across ohio, which is a must win state for him. >> president obama bluecross the country -- flew across the country today. >> barack obama made his marathon effort part of his message. he started the day, he had been in iowa, on the tonight show in los angeles, in nevada for a late rally, and then get a call to colin powell after the general
mitt romney focused on the states he hopes to win. the wrap up, coming up next. >> hurricane sandy already >> hurricane sandy already producing it's heavy lifting. you start with a democratic senator named ben. by getting bwi-marshall funding for new runways, he's helping us serve 21 million passengers a year, which helps keep 100,000 jobs that depend on the airport, and that means more cargo for more businesses and more skycaps unloading more taxis... welcome to bwi. ...carrying...
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mitt romney and barack obama -- >> we have the latest from washington. >> no republican has ever won the white house without winning ohio. this year's nominees campaigning like he thinks that is still the rule. mitt romney took a break from his ohio marathon and went to iowa. >> we will create 12 million new jobs. we will see rising take-home pay. >> the former governor has improved his poll numbers because more voters dislike him. >> mitt romney used to be upside down in terms of his likability. >> back in ohio, a pretty town in the key swing state, kathy voted for barack obama in 2008, but decided to switch after she went to see mitt romney. >> i believe his promises. >> the president ended his campaign marathon in ohio last night. he is arguing 2% growth in the third quarter is better than expected. stick with me and my plan, the president urged radio listeners. >> governor romney is economic plans are reverting back to the same policies i inherited that led us to the slowest job growth in 50 years. >> he still leads in ohio by two points. >> if you have the same result five times
mitt romney and barack obama -- >> we have the latest from washington. >> no republican has ever won the white house without winning ohio. this year's nominees campaigning like he thinks that is still the rule. mitt romney took a break from his ohio marathon and went to iowa. >> we will create 12 million new jobs. we will see rising take-home pay. >> the former governor has improved his poll numbers because more voters dislike him. >> mitt romney used to be upside...
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mitt romney will keep up the pace. each campaign dedicating to close out the race. as a obama has campaigned in high of many -- more than any other state. he is heading back this week. mitt romney will also be there this week. paul ryan will deliver a speech on the economy today. it comes one day after the president released a 20 page booklet outlining his plan for the next four years. >> where exactly where the candidates be making the stock today? >> so many, i have to use my cheat sheet. president obama will be in iowa, colorado, california, a nevada, them florida. he is spending the night on air force one. mitt romney will be in nevada, then iowa and spent two or three days the the debt ohio. they will be busy. >> you have all that written on your hand? [laughter] >> yes. >> thank you, tracy. >> the fastest highway in the country opened to traffic today. hawaii 130 in texas will have it posted steam -- highway 130 in texas will have a posted speed limit of [unintelligible] >> 5:12. 57 degrees at the airport. apple makes another splash with its many ipad. a look
mitt romney will keep up the pace. each campaign dedicating to close out the race. as a obama has campaigned in high of many -- more than any other state. he is heading back this week. mitt romney will also be there this week. paul ryan will deliver a speech on the economy today. it comes one day after the president released a 20 page booklet outlining his plan for the next four years. >> where exactly where the candidates be making the stock today? >> so many, i have to use my...
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. >> the other pro romney. >> the national debt plan. court's but mitt romney and upheld battle when it comes to voters under 30. two-thirds of them voted for president obama and 2008. net be a cakewalk for obama. a poll showing less enthusiasm among the younger crowd. >> he needs to get turnout among the youth vote out. >> like he did before the midterm elections, president obama is headed to mtv in hopes of reaching young people. >> decide what kind of future you want for yourself. >> mitt romney has been invited to speak to come as he pushes his own get out to vote effort. >> vote early, but often. >> that is the message will probably try again on the campaign trail today in ohio and iowa. other than the mtv appearance, obama is spending his day in washington, d.c. >> the time is 5:38. 52 degrees. a new warning to use eyedrops. were the products have put dozens of children's and the hospital. >> an unexpected benefit of being tonsil free. >> and not forget to answer our water core question of the day. do you think customers are gettin
. >> the other pro romney. >> the national debt plan. court's but mitt romney and upheld battle when it comes to voters under 30. two-thirds of them voted for president obama and 2008. net be a cakewalk for obama. a poll showing less enthusiasm among the younger crowd. >> he needs to get turnout among the youth vote out. >> like he did before the midterm elections, president obama is headed to mtv in hopes of reaching young people. >> decide what kind of future you...
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. >> unlike mitt romney, i am actually proud to talk about what is ended. >> the plan spells out his agenda for creating jobs and middle-class security. comes with a wave of republican criticism that the president is all talk with no agenda. >> the new strategy includes direct mail to voters and tv ads in swing states. >> the romney campaign says the president is offering more of the same. >> the president's path means 20 million people out of work, struggling for a good job. >> romney and running mate paul ryan are in nevada. romney says a bold reform is what the country needs, not the same old stale policies. >> we have not heard of an agenda from the president. >> with polls showing the race locked in a virtual tie, political analysts say the election may turn on which side has the better get out the vote machine. >> both teams are stealing a page from george w. bush. >> the swing state blitz will continue practically nonstop. mitt romney will also be hitting colorado, iowa, and ohio. >> how is the electoral college map looking at this point? >> the associated press is estimated t
. >> unlike mitt romney, i am actually proud to talk about what is ended. >> the plan spells out his agenda for creating jobs and middle-class security. comes with a wave of republican criticism that the president is all talk with no agenda. >> the new strategy includes direct mail to voters and tv ads in swing states. >> the romney campaign says the president is offering more of the same. >> the president's path means 20 million people out of work, struggling for...
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president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing the country tonight, frantically making their case to the voters with less than two weeks until election day. our washington bureau reporter is in washington with that story. >> this is one of the busiest days on the trail when he kicks off a campaign extravaganza. president obama is logging lots of travel time on air force one -- some 5,300 miles with stops in multiple states. first, iowa. >> we are going to pull an all- nighter. we are starting here and going to colorado. the nevada, then florida, virginia, ohio. >> getting a head start in the buckeye state is the vice president and his competition, paul ryan. mitt romney is following in nevada. >> the president is unable to find an agenda, communicate an agenda and defend an agenda. that's why we know he's out of ideas and out of excuses and in november, you're going to put them out of office. >> with 13 days and counting -- >> there's not much time left. >> the governor got a boost from clint eastwood. >> make your voice heard. >> the obama campaign put out a new video with their
president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing the country tonight, frantically making their case to the voters with less than two weeks until election day. our washington bureau reporter is in washington with that story. >> this is one of the busiest days on the trail when he kicks off a campaign extravaganza. president obama is logging lots of travel time on air force one -- some 5,300 miles with stops in multiple states. first, iowa. >> we are going to pull an all- nighter. we...
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and for mitt romney, well, he joined florida senator marco rubio in pensacola. romney expressed confidence that he'll soon be occupying the white house, telling the crowd of 10,000, "we're going to win this." >> very interesting. all right. back to sandy, which has been the talk for the last couple of days. i tried to vote early today in towson and the same thing, people are trying to get a jump on the storm. >> i ran into people in the parking lot in the store today and they're working on getting everything set up and prepared. i took an awning down because i didn't want it up there in the wind. here's the view from ocean city. the waves are picking up. a high-wind watch goes into effect tomorrow night. flood watch as well. we'll be talking about sandy, what else, coming up. hahahaha! hooohooo, hahaha! this is awesome! folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico sure are happy. i'd say happier than a slinky on an escalator. get happy. get geico. melons!!! oh yeah!! well that was uncalled for. folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico sure
and for mitt romney, well, he joined florida senator marco rubio in pensacola. romney expressed confidence that he'll soon be occupying the white house, telling the crowd of 10,000, "we're going to win this." >> very interesting. all right. back to sandy, which has been the talk for the last couple of days. i tried to vote early today in towson and the same thing, people are trying to get a jump on the storm. >> i ran into people in the parking lot in the store today and...
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we will win ohio again. >> romney plans to hit ohio hard today, heading there today. if both campaigns are trying to get their supporters out to vote early. >> i want you to make sure to begin voting early. early voting has already started. >> with the race so close in these final days, the candidates are spending big bucks, nearing $1 billion on advertising. >> i will lead you in an open and honest way. i asked for your vote. i would like to be the next president to support this great nation. >> it's an honor to be your president and i'm asking for your votes so together we can keep moving america fort. >> there are still a couple weeks left for campaign ads. that means things could potentially get ugly. >> still ahead, speaking of the ever nearing election, a scam may be trying to steal your votes. how you can avoid getting duped. if you have a need for speed, you won't believe the speed limit on this texas highway, making it the fastest in the making it the fastest in the usa. [ male announcer ] connoisseurs of flavor. experts in aroma. they're the world championsh
we will win ohio again. >> romney plans to hit ohio hard today, heading there today. if both campaigns are trying to get their supporters out to vote early. >> i want you to make sure to begin voting early. early voting has already started. >> with the race so close in these final days, the candidates are spending big bucks, nearing $1 billion on advertising. >> i will lead you in an open and honest way. i asked for your vote. i would like to be the next president to...
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. >> obama versus romney. the final round. how nasty will it get? >> they don't like each other very much. >> our team of katherine schwarzenegger and chris jacobs is on the ground in florida. >> what effect does "snl's" mocking of the candidates have on the election? >> i'm about to cut you. >> oh, i'd like to see that. >> and can mitt romney close the gap on what has been haunting him, women's issues? president has not had to seek out help from binders. >> whitney houston's daughter visiting her mother's grave. >> i'm completely terrified. ♪ >> only "e.t." has the emotional new footage. >> and the story behind the failed intervention for lindsay lohan. >> lindsay took off and she was running. >> our new interview with her father. and why the family is fighting mad. >> it is taylor swift week. >> only on "entertainment tonight." >> we're the first show, sitting down with the pop star, who earns more than
. >> obama versus romney. the final round. how nasty will it get? >> they don't like each other very much. >> our team of katherine schwarzenegger and chris jacobs is on the ground in florida. >> what effect does "snl's" mocking of the candidates have on the election? >> i'm about to cut you. >> oh, i'd like to see that. >> and can mitt romney close the gap on what has been haunting him, women's issues? president has not had to seek out help...
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. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> there's political signs up and down the street. it is disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. freedom of speech, what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few spines have been stolen, but -- signs have been stolen, but never have they heard of one burning down. >> she has strong political beliefs. she's a good friend and definitely has the right to put her signs up in her yard. >> reporter: stevens has since put up a much smaller sign. >> it's just nasty. it's wrong. >> reporter: in leesburg, surae chinn, 9 news now. >>> there is sad news out of hawaii tonight where a veteran who captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands around the world passed away. 92-year-old frank tonabi's story went viral earlier this week avenue filled out h
. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> there's political signs up and down the street. it is disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. freedom of speech, what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few spines have been...
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sunday republican nominee mitt romney will be at rallies in haymarket, richmond and virginia beach. today, though, president obama kicked off the push through the old dominion with an appearance in richmond and there he thanked a prominent republican for his endorsement of the democrat's reelection. >> i was proud and humbled to learn that we have colin powell supporting this campaign. [ cheering and applause ] >> i'm grateful to him for his lifetime of service to his country both as a soldier and as a diplomat. >> at the same time the president spoke in richmond republican running mate paul ryan was addressing a crowd an hour away in bristol. >> this is an important election of a lifetime. we are picking the trajectory, the destiny, the path of this country for at least a generation. >> the most recent poll out of virginia comes from rasmussen, a sample of 750 voters yesterday giving romney a two- point edge. however, that poll has a four- pointer roar margin. >>> there is new -- four-point margin of error. >>> there is new information about a criminal probe in arlington one day af
sunday republican nominee mitt romney will be at rallies in haymarket, richmond and virginia beach. today, though, president obama kicked off the push through the old dominion with an appearance in richmond and there he thanked a prominent republican for his endorsement of the democrat's reelection. >> i was proud and humbled to learn that we have colin powell supporting this campaign. [ cheering and applause ] >> i'm grateful to him for his lifetime of service to his country both...
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today in ames, iowa mitt romney pounced on newly released economic numbers. >> last quarter our economy grew at just 2%. after the stimulus was passed the white house promised the economy would be growing at 4.3%. over twice as fast. >> the president is off the trail today, but vice president biden was out there telling the voters in wisconsin that a rome knee presidency would erase out patrol syces obama -- would erase all the progress oh bra bah ma has made. new polls show romney is gaining on the president in colorado and nevada and has pulled ahead in virginia. >>> we take a live look outside right now. very gray all day long but things could get a whole lot worse. after the break with the latest with hurricane sandy it could be a real tough one. >>> and right after the break uncluttering the confusion when it comes to maryland ballot question. john mcdon is here to help assorts it out. >>> from same sex marriage to expanding gaming north carolina voters have a lot of big decisions to make on november 6th but the language on the ballot can get confusing. here to break it down for us
today in ames, iowa mitt romney pounced on newly released economic numbers. >> last quarter our economy grew at just 2%. after the stimulus was passed the white house promised the economy would be growing at 4.3%. over twice as fast. >> the president is off the trail today, but vice president biden was out there telling the voters in wisconsin that a rome knee presidency would erase out patrol syces obama -- would erase all the progress oh bra bah ma has made. new polls show romney...
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romney is in florida for his prep. paul ryan is touring battleground states. >> thanks for being here. you're going to help us elect mitt romney, the next president of the united states, aren't you? >> reporter: in ohio, he accused the president of running the campaign with little new policy. >> he is trying to distract people, he is trying to hope you don't pay attention to the realfin front of us so he can win this election by default. >> reporter: with polls showing romney gaining ground, the president is gearing up for a campaign blitz. starting wednesday he will hit six battleground states in two days. >> drew levinson, "cbs news." >> the final debate will be in florida and it is on monday. we are your go-to the station monday night. we're teaming up with u.s.a. today and beginning our 9:00 p.m. coverage. on our website we'll be live blogging about what the candidate say. you can join the conversation by a facebook or twitter. then on 9 news at 11:00, we'll check the atements with the su a today fact checking team
romney is in florida for his prep. paul ryan is touring battleground states. >> thanks for being here. you're going to help us elect mitt romney, the next president of the united states, aren't you? >> reporter: in ohio, he accused the president of running the campaign with little new policy. >> he is trying to distract people, he is trying to hope you don't pay attention to the realfin front of us so he can win this election by default. >> reporter: with polls showing...
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. >> romney is looking for a much broader increase in defense spending. obama sees it as time to start ramping down the size of our military. and as he says, we don't have bayonets and horses anymore. that's where he sees the opportunity for spending cuts. >> coming up, we're going to talk about differences in how they approach the world stage as well and the potential or the possibility that obama has been on an apology tore -- tour. we're going to fact check that coming up. >> virginia that is one of the critical battleground is states and that's why andrea mccarren is chris crosse the state. and she is in roanoke tonight. what are they saying? >> mow matter where -- no matter where you live, this is a historic election. it is so close is that the state of virginia could become what florida has. a small place here with a potentially big impact. >> reporter: just off main street in rocky point virginia up this set of stairs is the national campaign headquarters of former six term republican congressman virgil good. >> i know -- how sweet was it voting fo
. >> romney is looking for a much broader increase in defense spending. obama sees it as time to start ramping down the size of our military. and as he says, we don't have bayonets and horses anymore. that's where he sees the opportunity for spending cuts. >> coming up, we're going to talk about differences in how they approach the world stage as well and the potential or the possibility that obama has been on an apology tore -- tour. we're going to fact check that coming up....
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. >> reporter: for mitt romney, that message is the sluggish economy. >> four more years like the last four years will continue to have a president playing hide-and-seek, trying to find a plan to get the economy going and to create jobs. >> reporter: the obama campaign tuesday released a 20-page plan for manufacturing energy and education. >> my plan will actually move america forward. it's not just a sales job. >> reporter: but the main obama campaign message tuesday is that mitt romney is hiding his true beliefs for political purposes. >> you know what? that's not leadership that you can trust. >> there's no more serious issue in a presidential campaign than trust. trust matters. >> reporter: with the polls closed, we could be facing a long night in two weeks. >> it is so close. we may wind up seeing one candidate win the popular vote, another win the electoral vote. >> reporter: there's a word for that, yikes. it has happened before, relatively recently, 2,000, when al gore won the popular vote by half a million votes and george bush the electoral vote and therefore the election. >>
. >> reporter: for mitt romney, that message is the sluggish economy. >> four more years like the last four years will continue to have a president playing hide-and-seek, trying to find a plan to get the economy going and to create jobs. >> reporter: the obama campaign tuesday released a 20-page plan for manufacturing energy and education. >> my plan will actually move america forward. it's not just a sales job. >> reporter: but the main obama campaign message...
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mitt romney plans three stops in florida on saturday. t. >>> was it a cheap set up or proof of dishonest politics? a new video shows pat son of virginia congressman seemingly giving advice on how to commit voter fraud fraud. it is sending shock waves. we have the allegations that were all caught on hidden camera. >> reporter: earlier tonight we got word that pat stepped down from his position and his father's campaign is the field director because of this video. the investigation was done by project a conservative watchdog group that focus on exposing government corruption and describe what you are about to say as damming. >> i think that -- >> the hidden camera video was recorded in a restaurant on october 8th. the investigator disguises a democratic sporer a approaches pat moran trying to get advice. listen closely. >> -- [inaudible] >> all right. >> for two guys to help him. >> yeah. >> he goes around and -- >> round these people up to vote. >> they get -- [inaudible] >> oh. >> after understanding the investigators intention to skirt
mitt romney plans three stops in florida on saturday. t. >>> was it a cheap set up or proof of dishonest politics? a new video shows pat son of virginia congressman seemingly giving advice on how to commit voter fraud fraud. it is sending shock waves. we have the allegations that were all caught on hidden camera. >> reporter: earlier tonight we got word that pat stepped down from his position and his father's campaign is the field director because of this video. the investigation...
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the latest poll out just today shows romney with a slight lead there. he's got 50% support compared to president obama's 48%. tonight andrea mccarren wraps up our battle ground virginia coverage closer to home in loudoun county. >> reporter: loudoun is the wealthiest county in the nation in terms of its household income. and political scientists say the candidate who wins a critical vote here and in similar battle grounds wins the election. and that is the so-called panera mom. >> really? oh, my gosh. i'm surprised that we're the ones who would be deciding. >> reporter: the panera mom is educated, has children and is worried about the economy. and you can find her across northern virginia. >> i think a lot of women are looking for humanitarian issues and abortion rights and things like that. but i personally am looking for more business issues in this economy. >> reporter: they're women like virginia debole. >> i want her to be able to have social security and all of the supports of the economy. i want our country to be able to afford that. i just want
the latest poll out just today shows romney with a slight lead there. he's got 50% support compared to president obama's 48%. tonight andrea mccarren wraps up our battle ground virginia coverage closer to home in loudoun county. >> reporter: loudoun is the wealthiest county in the nation in terms of its household income. and political scientists say the candidate who wins a critical vote here and in similar battle grounds wins the election. and that is the so-called panera mom. >>...
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>> we have a say. >> and romney's new celebrity endorsement. >> we need ohio! >> whitney's daughter kissing houston's godson. >> we are, you know, one. >> angering the family and
>> we have a say. >> and romney's new celebrity endorsement. >> we need ohio! >> whitney's daughter kissing houston's godson. >> we are, you know, one. >> angering the family and
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those votes that are going to go for goode were probably intended for romney. >> reporter: goode is on the ballot in 26 states n. a race this close, even if he pulls a fraction of a percent in virginia, it could affect the outcome. andrea mccarren, 9news now. >> the third party presidential candidates including goode have been largely ignored in the debates, participate in a live internet only debate hosted by larry king. >>> one of the hottest congressional races in our area is for maryland's sixth district. rosco bartlet finds himself in a fight to maintain his seat. tonight on 9news now at 7:00 p.m., both mr. bart lee and his democratic challenger john delaney will be in the studio for the entire newscast to discuss issues important to district six marylanders. that's tonight right here on 9news now at 7:00. >>> another highly contested election day issue in maryland involves ballot question seven. it asks vote fers they wand to -- voters if they want to expand gambling. if approved it would establish a casino at national harbor in prince george's county. supporters claim it would c
those votes that are going to go for goode were probably intended for romney. >> reporter: goode is on the ballot in 26 states n. a race this close, even if he pulls a fraction of a percent in virginia, it could affect the outcome. andrea mccarren, 9news now. >> the third party presidential candidates including goode have been largely ignored in the debates, participate in a live internet only debate hosted by larry king. >>> one of the hottest congressional races in our...
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the romney campaign continues to point to its website for his five-point plan. susan mcginnis, cbs news, washington. >> if you don't like either mitt romney or president obama in this election, a third party may be an op. candidates from the lib tear january, green, constitution and -- libertarian, green, constitution and justice departments are on the ballot in most states. >>> richard murdoch made some comment abouts abortion and rape during a debate last night which did not sit so well with g.o.p. leaders. the republican said when a woman gets pregnant as a result of rape, that it is, quote, something god intended. his opponent said he doesn't believe god would intend that to happen. murdoch later said that god doesn't contend rape but god controls life and only god has the right to take a life. mitt romney issued a statement saying he disagrees with his comments. >>> one of the most watched races in our region as we've been telling you involves maryland's sixth congressional district. long time republican stronghold is now a whole lot bluer due to redistrict
the romney campaign continues to point to its website for his five-point plan. susan mcginnis, cbs news, washington. >> if you don't like either mitt romney or president obama in this election, a third party may be an op. candidates from the lib tear january, green, constitution and -- libertarian, green, constitution and justice departments are on the ballot in most states. >>> richard murdoch made some comment abouts abortion and rape during a debate last night which did not...
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. >> reporter: mitt romney has endorsed mourdock's senate campaign. romney disagrees with what mourdock said but stands by his endorsement. >>> virginia attorney ken cuccinelli is reversing claims on voter fraud. a pennsylvania manual was arrested last week -- man was arrested last week on charges he threw away eight completed voter registration forms. cuccinelli's office says it will investigate the claims in the commonwealth. >>> what did a cheap -- was it a cheap setup or blatant proof of dishonest politics. a new video showing pat moran apparently giving advice on how to commit voter fraud. >> the fallout from this video has already started. pat moran stepped down as director of his father's campaign. ken molestina has more on the video from a conservative watch group which focuses on exposing government corruption. >> reporter: the hidden camera video was recorded at an arlington restaurant on october 8. the investigator disguises as a democratic supporter and tries to get advice. listen closely. >> he's looking for two guys to help him. he's got
. >> reporter: mitt romney has endorsed mourdock's senate campaign. romney disagrees with what mourdock said but stands by his endorsement. >>> virginia attorney ken cuccinelli is reversing claims on voter fraud. a pennsylvania manual was arrested last week -- man was arrested last week on charges he threw away eight completed voter registration forms. cuccinelli's office says it will investigate the claims in the commonwealth. >>> what did a cheap -- was it a cheap...
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. >>> president obama and governor mitt romney are pushing for early voting. >> today both men continue to campaign in the battleground states that could decide who will become our next president. susan mcginnis has the latest. >> reporter: president obama cast his early ballot in chicago as he tried to boost turnout before election day. >> for all of you who have not yet early voted, i just want everybody to see what an incredibly efficient process this was. >> reporter: it's a strategy the president's team is hoping will give it an edge in battleground states that will likely decide the election. the president wrapped up a 40- hour tour through four of those competitive states with a rally last night in cleveland. >> i need you, ohio. america needs you, ohio. >> reporter: ohio is also where mitt romney focused his day making three campaign stops. >> the obama campaign is slipping because he's talking about smaller and smaller things despite the fact america has huge challenges and that this is such an opportunity for america. that's why on november 6 i'm counting on ohio to vote for b
. >>> president obama and governor mitt romney are pushing for early voting. >> today both men continue to campaign in the battleground states that could decide who will become our next president. susan mcginnis has the latest. >> reporter: president obama cast his early ballot in chicago as he tried to boost turnout before election day. >> for all of you who have not yet early voted, i just want everybody to see what an incredibly efficient process this was. >>...
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president obama and mitt romney squared off for the third and final time last night. >> the debate at lynn university in boca raton, florida was supposed to focus on foreign policy. chris finish fisher is in our -- kristin fisher is in our satellite center with more on what happened. a lot thought they could veer this toward the economy. did they do that? >> reporter: for the most part the candidates did stick to foreign policy. there was really no clear winner out of the third and final debate although both cbs and cnn instant polls did give president obama a slight edge. but mitt romney, he held his own, no major gaffes, even though the subject matter of this third and final debaipt as you said -- debate as you said foreign policy is widely considered to be his weakest issue. you can see these two candidates were all smiles when they walked out, but no -- make no mistake about it, this was another very heated debate. the most memorable line, the most tweeted line about the night came from the president who attacked his opponent's comments about cuts to the defense budget. >> i think
president obama and mitt romney squared off for the third and final time last night. >> the debate at lynn university in boca raton, florida was supposed to focus on foreign policy. chris finish fisher is in our -- kristin fisher is in our satellite center with more on what happened. a lot thought they could veer this toward the economy. did they do that? >> reporter: for the most part the candidates did stick to foreign policy. there was really no clear winner out of the third and...
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. >> then mitt romney is planning three virginia stops this sunday. he starts in haymarket. with less than two weeks to go before election day, both campaigns are crisscrossing the swing states. tuesday the candidates focused on who has a plan to improve america over the next four years. >> we haven't heard an agenda from the. that's why his campaign is taking on water and our campaign is full speed ahead. >> i've laid out a plan for jobs and middle class security. unlike mitt romney, i'm proud to talk about what's in my plan. >> president obama's campaign will distribute 20-page outlines of his agenda in the battleground state. mitt romney's campaign says his five-point plan can be found on his website. >>> he's been in congress for 20 years but maryland republican rosco bartlet has a new group of constituents who may not vote for him. his sixth district has been radically changed by redistricting giving challenger john delaney a greater chance of upsetting the incumbent. >> kristin fisher is following this. she has more from our satellite center right now this morning. goo
. >> then mitt romney is planning three virginia stops this sunday. he starts in haymarket. with less than two weeks to go before election day, both campaigns are crisscrossing the swing states. tuesday the candidates focused on who has a plan to improve america over the next four years. >> we haven't heard an agenda from the. that's why his campaign is taking on water and our campaign is full speed ahead. >> i've laid out a plan for jobs and middle class security. unlike mitt...
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. >> then mitt romney is scheduled to arrive in the commonwealth sunday starting with an event in haymarket w. less than two weeks left and early voting under way, the candidates have often tried to hit several swing states each day. but today the republican challenger is going to narrow his focus to ohio. several stops in that state. >> ohio could well be the place that elects the next president of the united states. >> we are pulling an all nighter. no sleep. and if you're not going to sleep, you might as well be in vegas. >> the president also appeared on the tonight show with jay leno as part after blitz across six states on his tour. today one of the president's stops will be in chicago where he will cast his ballot. >>> locally a shake-up in the campaign of long-term congressman jim moran. his son pat has resigned over what ef said in a secretly -- what he said in a secretly recorded video. kristin fisher is in our satellite center with more. who recorded this, kristin? >> reporter: it's very interesting. this video shows patrick moran giving advice to an undercover investigator about
. >> then mitt romney is scheduled to arrive in the commonwealth sunday starting with an event in haymarket w. less than two weeks left and early voting under way, the candidates have often tried to hit several swing states each day. but today the republican challenger is going to narrow his focus to ohio. several stops in that state. >> ohio could well be the place that elects the next president of the united states. >> we are pulling an all nighter. no sleep. and if you're...
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mitt romney is scheduled to make three stops in virginia this sunday with the first one being in haymarket. more than seven million people have already cast their vote for president. >>> along the east coast the campaign is taking a bit of a back seat to hurricane sandy. 9news now reporter kristin fisher live at pepco's d.c. headquarters where preparations are under way. good morning, kristin. >> reporter: good morning, jessica. are you ready for this? it's hard to believe it's almost november and here we are having to deal with hurricane sandy pepco and bge have already activated their emergency plans. bge even issued a statement saying its customers should be prepared for, quote, hundreds of thousands potential outages if the storm does indeed turn in our direction. pepco is already calling out to crews in other states for reinforcement. >> we've activated our teams. contractors are ready and available immediately to help address restoration efforts if we need to do them. >> reporter: pepco and the other power companies clearly trying to get out and get ahead of the storm. it's safe to s
mitt romney is scheduled to make three stops in virginia this sunday with the first one being in haymarket. more than seven million people have already cast their vote for president. >>> along the east coast the campaign is taking a bit of a back seat to hurricane sandy. 9news now reporter kristin fisher live at pepco's d.c. headquarters where preparations are under way. good morning, kristin. >> reporter: good morning, jessica. are you ready for this? it's hard to believe it's...
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any of these rumors of backstage talks may play into romney's attack on that subject. >> romney has really hammered the president's relationship with israel, talking about detail light between them, not being a close friend to israel. do you think that is resonating with some jewish voters? >> certainly resonating with some jewish voters. i was in a very jewish neighborhood this weekend and saw a bunch of romney stickers in hebrew. there is a sense among some american jews that obama has not been sufficiently supportive of israel and prime minister -- prime minister netanyahu. president obama will make the case there's no daylight between us. but it is going to be -- i think romney will try and pound home the point that he believes and some jews believe that obama has not been as close to israel as he could be. >> clearly both of these men are trying to present the fact that they are the one who should be the leader of the united states on the world stage. polls have gone back and forth. they've become closer since the debates begun. what's at stake? >> it's interesting because obama has f
any of these rumors of backstage talks may play into romney's attack on that subject. >> romney has really hammered the president's relationship with israel, talking about detail light between them, not being a close friend to israel. do you think that is resonating with some jewish voters? >> certainly resonating with some jewish voters. i was in a very jewish neighborhood this weekend and saw a bunch of romney stickers in hebrew. there is a sense among some american jews that...
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romney has rallies in nevada and colorado. they are spending the next few weeks in the battle ground states. polls show the candidates are virtually tied. they are expected to spend around $100 million on tv ads from now until election day. romney continues to ham near the president on voter's number 1 issue, the struggling economy. >> we have to strengthen our economy here at home. >> today, president obama reintroduced his blueprint to produce jobs over the next few years. the romney campaign suggests it's too little too late. a new survey shows there was no significant change in voter opinion for either candidate. aneat anita, back to you. >> the economy as well as the deficit, in a cbs instant poll, 50% of uncommitted voters said the president won this one and 27% gave it to romney. >>> the issue of jerry mannedderring. voters in maryland have a historic -- we have little doubt that when you see the tortured map, you will understand why motivated citizens just got that issue on the ballot. scott? >>> there are a lot of cri
romney has rallies in nevada and colorado. they are spending the next few weeks in the battle ground states. polls show the candidates are virtually tied. they are expected to spend around $100 million on tv ads from now until election day. romney continues to ham near the president on voter's number 1 issue, the struggling economy. >> we have to strengthen our economy here at home. >> today, president obama reintroduced his blueprint to produce jobs over the next few years. the...
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. >>> signs that the political climate's on fire, one leesburg couple found their actual romney sign burning in their front yard. surae chinn talked with the stevens family today. >> it was a little scatter. >> reporter: a driver stopped to tell the stevens their yard sign was on fire. >> monday morning there was a knock at the door. >> reporter: that set off libby stevens' two dogs. >> there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. before it all went up in smoke she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> it is very disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. >> reporter: this is a friendlyeesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few signs have been stolen here or there, but never have they heard of one burning down. >> everybody in our neighborhood is very peaceful and it's shocking that we would go to that length to, you know, make this a really negative political environment. >> we shou
. >>> signs that the political climate's on fire, one leesburg couple found their actual romney sign burning in their front yard. surae chinn talked with the stevens family today. >> it was a little scatter. >> reporter: a driver stopped to tell the stevens their yard sign was on fire. >> monday morning there was a knock at the door. >> reporter: that set off libby stevens' two dogs. >> there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the...
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mitt romney kept his focus on ohio for the entire day. >> and america wants to see big changes and we're going to bring big changes to get america stronger again. >> we've got to go forward with the policies that are getting us out of this mess and that's why i'm running for a second term. >> in fact, president obama will finish his day in ohio before heading back to washington. mr. obama picked up a big endorsement today from colin powell, but powell insists he's still a republican. >>> arlington county opened a criminal investigation into voter fraud after an indent involving congressman jim moran's son. >> 23-year-old patrick moran resigned as a campaign field director after he was seen on an undercover video discussing illegal voting. peggy fox joins us live with the latest. >> that's right. in that video posted by a conservative activist patrick moran tried several times to discourage the undercover activist from following through with his so-called voter fraud plan, but then moran offers the man specific ways to skirt virginia's new voter identification law. patrick moran is seen i
mitt romney kept his focus on ohio for the entire day. >> and america wants to see big changes and we're going to bring big changes to get america stronger again. >> we've got to go forward with the policies that are getting us out of this mess and that's why i'm running for a second term. >> in fact, president obama will finish his day in ohio before heading back to washington. mr. obama picked up a big endorsement today from colin powell, but powell insists he's still a...
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will be jumping up and down for joy. >> reporter: this 1 just as excited but for romney. >> we've got someone who is going to look at the economy and the growth of the country and get it back to where it used to be. >> reporter: both women plan on attending upcoming campgn events, president obama with president clinton money. >> i love both of them. >> reporter: governor romney will be at a rally in haymarket this weekend. >> so excited. sunday is the big day. >> reporter: 20% of prince william county residents are hispanic. but the area is a contrast, the east side heavily populated with new immigrants, the west side seeing dramatic growth in upper middle income families. >> regardless of the influx of money, regardless of the advanced technological aspect to the campaign, the microtargetting of the very slim constituencies we're still seeing a lot of the remnants of campaigns from bygone eras, you know, can you get your base fired up? >> reporter: 12 days until election day and the campaigns are fighting for every vote. >> i want to thank you for your time. >> reporter: here in prin
will be jumping up and down for joy. >> reporter: this 1 just as excited but for romney. >> we've got someone who is going to look at the economy and the growth of the country and get it back to where it used to be. >> reporter: both women plan on attending upcoming campgn events, president obama with president clinton money. >> i love both of them. >> reporter: governor romney will be at a rally in haymarket this weekend. >> so excited. sunday is the big...
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point, when president obama used mitt romney -- accused mitt romney of playing robin hood in reverse. >> it would be obama-loney. >> reporter: what's next? >> i think it's called romnesia. >> that's cute but what are you going to do for the future? >> reporter: don't give the president and his speech writers for all the credit for terms subjecting governor romney has forgotten his previous position. >> you probably have got romney. >> reporter: the obama campaign may have caught romnesia from twitter. the term was first tweeted months ago but most catch phrases just come tumbling out. >> it brought us whole binders full of women. >> reporter: the next thing you know. >> he started talking about binders. >> reporter: the opposition is brandishing a visual aid. take one of senior romney advisor described moving from the primaries to the general elections. >> it's almost like an etch sketch. >> reporter: that had stephen colbert reaching for the closest etch sketch shaking it up in an empty paint can and pulling a rabbit out of it. but you know who the etch sketch comment was really good
point, when president obama used mitt romney -- accused mitt romney of playing robin hood in reverse. >> it would be obama-loney. >> reporter: what's next? >> i think it's called romnesia. >> that's cute but what are you going to do for the future? >> reporter: don't give the president and his speech writers for all the credit for terms subjecting governor romney has forgotten his previous position. >> you probably have got romney. >> reporter: the...
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spotty sprinkles really is all i'm thinking between romney and winchester and out toward southern garrett county. we've got temperatures which are way up for this time of year. we should be in the 30s and 40s normally culpeper 52. cumberland 54 degrees. 61 at the patuxent river naval air station. yeah, we've got a very mild air mass in place. as we look toward the east in tysons corner this morning, a neat looking sky. a little bit of light. partly cloudy conditions. temperature of 60 on the nose with calm winds and humidity 83%. so bigger picture, storm system, a little disturbance coming out of the ohio valley throwing some clouds our way. maybe just that isolated sprinkle this morning. but as we get through the middle of the day and afternoon, partly sunny conditions. a few more clouds in the mountains. highs in the low 80s. gieghts to be nice but the wind -- it's going to be nice but the winds will turn more to the northeast than east. that will bring in slightly cooler air. tomorrow 75. -- maybe only the mid 60s for friday. sandy is a much more dangerous storm and may cause some prob
spotty sprinkles really is all i'm thinking between romney and winchester and out toward southern garrett county. we've got temperatures which are way up for this time of year. we should be in the 30s and 40s normally culpeper 52. cumberland 54 degrees. 61 at the patuxent river naval air station. yeah, we've got a very mild air mass in place. as we look toward the east in tysons corner this morning, a neat looking sky. a little bit of light. partly cloudy conditions. temperature of 60 on the...
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there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8 romney sign in their front yard. >> it is very disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them, you know. freedom of speech. what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs up. sufew re, a gns have been stolen but never have they heard of one burning down. >> she has strong political beliefs and she's a good friend and she definitely has the right to put her signs up in her yard. >> reporter: stevens has since put up a much smaller sign. >> it's just nasty, you know. it's wrong. >> reporter: in leesburg surae chinn, 9 news now. >>> coming your way at 7:00 we know aspirin can make a big difference when it comes to heart attacks, but now we're learning it can be a game changer for those fighting certain cancers as well. >> right after the break in this show of the monkey business is over for -- show the mon
there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8 romney sign in their front yard. >> it is very disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them, you know. freedom of speech. what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs up. sufew re, a gns have been...